I got a set of Hooker Headers (part#6913) for my 1969 coupe. I have a 351C 2V. The headers won't allow the idler arm to bolt back in (it hits the bottom of the pipes) even if it would go up in, there is maybe 1/2" of room between the pipes and the subframe and since the idler arm is 3/8" thick I couldn't bolt it on. I thought maybe I could turn it around but I will have to notch the frame. There is plenty of room around the starter so maybe it is just bent wrong. I searched and couldn't find the solution though I see others have had the same problem. Anyone else run into this? I'm going to call Hooker tomorrow but I was just wondering if anyone else has run into this and what their fix was.

 

Had the same problem with mine. I massaged the pipes some with a hammer and the pipes fit right in. I will always modify the part before the car. A modified part is easy to replace if it doesnt work. A modified car is hard to replace when the part doesnt work.

 

As far as calling hooker, please do!!!! Their little liability waiver saying that their headers dont fit and its up to the user to figure it out is very very irritating.

 

well the last set i bought you couldn't even get the bolts into the holes. no i don't mean installed, i mean hold the header in one hand and try to put the bolt through the hole it should later go. pipe is in the way. very very bad quality control